Some Came Home…portrays a profound romance during one of our country’s most tumultuous times. Vietnam became more than a country during the ‘60’s and 70’s…it became a cultural revolution that changed America forever, and this writing so eloquently humanizes the entire experience.
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Who is Chuck Dean? Aside from writing countless books on PTSD and healing,
Since 1984, when Seattle Police Officer and Vietnam Veteran Bill Landreth noticed he was arresting the same people each night, he discovered most were Vietnam vets like himself that just never seemed to have quite made it home. He began to meet with them in coffee shops and on a regular basis for fellowship and prayer. Soon, Point Man Ministries was conceived and became a staple of the Seattle area. Bills untimely death soon after put the future of Point Man in jeopardy.
However, Chuck Dean, publisher of a Veterans self help newspaper, Reveille, had a vision for the ministry and developed it into a system of small groups across the USA for the purpose of mutual support and fellowship. These groups are known as Outposts. Worldwide there are hundreds of Outposts and Homefront groups serving the families of veterans.
PMIM is run by veterans from all conflicts, nationalities and backgrounds. Although, the primary focus of Point Man has always been to offer spiritual healing from PTSD, Point Man today is involved in group meetings, publishing, hospital visits, conferences, supplying speakers for churches and veteran groups, welcome home projects and community support. Just about anywhere there are Vets there is a Point Man presence. All services offered by Point Man are free of charge.
Our generation went through everything the newer generation is going through but the press was more interested in portraying Vietnam veterans as dangerous thugs committing crimes instead of what was really going on. They were being arrested instead of being helped, just as Bill saw and decided to do something about it. Chuck Dean felt the same way.
I think this book will be yet another tribute to our love stories that have never been told. If you think it requires limitless love to stand by the side of PTSD veterans, you're right but you also need to know they are so worth it!
As a Vietnam Veteran's wife of over 30 years I can tell you that I don't regret the decision to keep the bond between us strong enough to withstand the worst of times to witness the best days that came when few thought they would.
(I am Florida State Coordinator of PMIM and looking for veterans and families to step up and lead the way to healing 1.7 million other veterans in this country. If interested, email me at woundedtimes@aol.com or go directly to Point Man International Ministries)
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